Kreios Space, founded in 2021, is a Spanish startup focused on developing air-breathing electric propulsion (ABEP) systems for satellites, allowing them to operate in Very Low Earth Orbits (VLEO). Their ABEP thruster uses atmospheric air and solar energy, eliminating the need for conventional fuel. This technology enables satellites to orbit closer to Earth, enhancing Earth observation and telecommunications capabilities while reducing mission costs and space debris. Kreios Space aims to perform an in-orbit demonstration in 2026.
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Telespazio Ibérica is designing a wildfire-related project in Galicia with Aistech Space, Kreios Space, and the University of Vigo.
Aistech Space is collaborating with Kreios Space on satellite platforms for very low Earth orbit applications.
Kreios Space strengthened its commercial network in South Korea by interacting with key space stakeholders during its trip.
Kreios Space allows satellites to operate in very low Earth orbit (VLEO), a region previously considered unreachable by specialists.
Kreios Space won the award for 'Most Disruptive Startup' at South Summit Korea 2025.
Kreios Space was founded in 2021 and is based in Vigo, Spain.
Francisco Boira represented Kreios Space at the second edition of South Summit Korea in early 2025.
Francisco Boira is the co-founder of Kreios Space.
Aistech Space, Telespazio Ibérica, Kreios Space, and the University of Vigo are developing a next-generation satellite system for early detection and monitoring of wildfires.
Kreios Space was founded in 2021 by six Spanish aerospace engineers.
ABEP allows Kreios Space's satellites to conduct long-duration missions in very low Earth orbit (VLEO).
Kreios Space develops satellites capable of operating between 150 and 400 kilometers in altitude using its own air-powered electric propulsion system.
Kreios Space has received support from the Center for Technological Development and Innovation (CDTI) and the Spanish Space Agency (AEE) through the Space Technology Program.
Kreios Space's technology allows satellites to remain in orbit for years instead of days.
Kreios Space is developing and testing its air breathing electric propulsion (ABEP) system, which enables satellites to operate in lower orbits.
Kreios Space announced an €8 million seed round to help the company fly a demonstration mission of its air breathing electric propulsion (ABEP) technology in very low Earth orbit (VLEO) in early 2027.
Kreios Space specializes in very low Earth orbit (VLEO) technology and was founded in 2021.
Kreios Space aims to fly dual-use missions with its satellites, leveraging support from the NATO Innovation Fund to secure government contracts across Europe.
Kreios Space closed an 8 million euro funding round on September 16, 2024, led by the NATO Innovation Fund and Join Capital.
Kreios Space aims to advance towards commercial deployment of observation and communication constellations.